For the Glory of the Dragon
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| For the Glory of the Dragon | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Philip A. Lee | |
| Publication | |
| Published | 8 July 2015 |
| Published in | Handbook: House Kurita |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Illustrator(s) | |
| Pages | 7 |
| Chronology | |
| Era | Civil War era |
| Timeline | 22 October 3067 |
For the Glory of the Dragon is a short story by Philip A. Lee that was published as introductory fiction for Handbook: House Kurita.
Plot Summary[edit]
The story is a multi-perspective narrative set in the Draconis Combine on 22 October 3067, describing simultaneous events unfolding throughout the realm. It interweaves the experiences of a young officer on the battlefield, a covert operative working under deep cover, and the Coordinator himself, revealing the pressures facing House Kurita on political, military, and personal fronts.
On Luzerne, Chu-i Alexander Takanashi, a young infantry officer of the Eighth Dieron Regulars, receives word of his son's birth. As a Clan Ghost Bear force launches a raid, Alexander leads his company in a bold counterattack. Inspired by a moment of personal clarity and duty, he names his son Katsu-Victory—as he charges into battle.
On Luthien, Shin Yodama, an undercover agent posing as the yakuza member "Taro Toguchi", continues a covert mission to infiltrate the Kokuryu-kai, a radical conservative society. When his identity is threatened, he is forced to kill both an assailant and a police officer to protect his cover, underscoring the brutal costs of his mission.
Meanwhile at Unity Palace, Coordinator Theodore Kurita prepares to leave Luthien for a political summit on Tharkad. Before his departure, he meets with the Director of the Internal Security Force and the High Command, quietly ordering a purge of suspected Kokuryu-kai sympathizers. As he reflects on the future of his realm, he accepts that sacrifice and vigilance are necessary to guarantee the Combine's survival; all for the glory of the Dragon.
Featured Characters[edit]
- Chu-i Alexander "Zander" Takanashi
- Gunso Ezra Boseman
- Tai-sa Shin Yodama
- Coordinator Theodore Kurita
- Abbess Tomade Yamiro
- Tai-shu Isoroku Kurita, Warlord of the Dieron Military District
- Tai-shu Kiyomori Minamoto, Warlord of the Pesht Military District
- Tai-shu Boris Petroff, Warlord of the Benjamin Military District
- Tai-shu Li Dok To, Warlord of the Galedon Military District
- Director Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar
- Shizuka Takanashi, spouse of Alexander Takanashi (mentioned)
- Chu-sa Ursula Loerring (mentioned)
- Tai-sa Jerry Simms (mentioned)
- Former Coordinator Takashi Kurita (mentioned)
- Former Coordinator Minoru Kurita (mentioned)